New Library Additions Nonfiction and Fiction
A catalog of new library titles across nonfiction and fiction. Notable works include Thinking Life Through by Sheen and The Popes by Aradi, plus Blanshard The Right to Read and Dunn Retreat From Learning. Includes biographies, history, child care, and classic American tales with brief annotations.
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Sheen
Fulton J
Aradi
Zsolt
Blanshard
Paul
U. S
Acheson
Dean
Democratic Party
Dunn
Joan
Carson
Rachel
Hamilton
Marguerite
Nancy
Spock
Benjamin
Cranston
Ruth
Lourdes
Bernadette
Frantz
Joe
Dobie
J. Frank
Texas
Bate
Walter
Samuel Johnson
Johnson
B-Johnson
Retiring Burrs and Bouquets editor hands over to Robert Marks
Local column Burrs and Bouquets ends as editor Leon Burnett retires after three years. Robert Marks will take over starting next Sunday to guide readers through literature and book topics.
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Robert Marks
Robert
Gets Free Lodging Gets Free Lodging
Bennie Manuel of Chicago sought lodging in a South Side fire station and was rejected. He later slept inside a police or fire facility after turning in a false alarm, acknowledging the ruse and earning a night in jail rather than shelter. He compared the past in St. Louis where he served a sentence.
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Chicago
Bennie Manuel
South Side
Manuel
Grant Cheney
Cheney
St. Louis
Heney
These Lovers Fled Away by Howard Spring
A glowing appraisal of Howard Spring's These Lovers Fled Away praising its vivid, painterly storytelling. The reviewer lauds Chad Boothroyd and a cast from Cornwall to Smurthwaite, including Lucy Orlop and Rose, as living, colorful figures spanning three generations.
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Howard Spring
New York
Harper Bros
England
Chad Boothroyd
Cornwall
Chad
Chalk Hill
Orlop
Lucy Orlop
Rose
Arthur
Smurthwaite
Dumoe
Eustace
May
Max
Ivy Barr
Choosing Records Choosing Records from Taubman’s Guide
Taubman NYT music editor presents a compact guide to three forms orchestral opera and jazz with his recommended records. He argues not to guess wrong on purchases and includes well known and lesser known works with suggested recordings. The book aims to help phonograph owners build enduring, valuable collections.
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Taubman
New York Times
Georgia Cox
World Traditions of Broken China At Weddings And Year End
A Pan American report describes Frisia in Germany where weddings include smashing crockery for luck. Italians prefer to break and toss china on New Year’s Eve tailing December 31 celebrations by throwing bric brac from apartments to courtyards.
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Europe
Germany
Frisia
Factory Tragedy: Bill Brockman Shot at Dark Steel Plant
In a late night murder scene at a deserted factory, Bill Brockman lies dead from a forehead shot. Ray Dennis, his partner’s friend, reports the incident to police sergeant Mike Henson and provides details of a blue car and a possible suspect while authorities search the cluttered shop and recover a .38 revolver. Dennis recalls hearing a car on the road as lights failed to reveal plates.
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Police Sereet
Mike Henson
Bill Brockman
Ray Dennis
Henson
Dennis
Denn
Bill
Sergeant Henson
New Films Available At Public Library
The Public Library offers six new films for loan until February 24. Daniel Boone explores the life of the famed frontiersman. Day's Work shows biblical era family labor. Iran Between Two Worlds visits Iran's geography and history. Making Yourself Understood analyzes communication factors. Marriage Is a Partnership examines early marriage realities. Rocky Mountain Trout showcases Jasper National Park fishing. Contact Mrs. Georgia Cox for details.
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Daniel Boon
America
Daniel Boone
Boone
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Kentucky
Missouri
Iran
Darius
Persepolis
Teheran
Tran
Jasper National Park
National Parks Service
More On Africa The Dark Eye in Africa
Book review of Laurens van der Post's More On Africa The Dark Eye in Africa based on a Zurich lecture 1954. The reviewer notes the author's deep knowledge of Africa and Native White relations, arguing unrest stems from white disruption of traditional lifestyles and rituals. The work urges brotherhood and self respect amid global problems.
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Africa
Laurens van der Post
New York
William Morrow & Company, Inc
C. J. Jung Institute
Psychological Club of
Zurich
Sahara Desert
Bob Horney
Detective Catches Redfish Thief in Downtown San Antonio
In San Antonio detective Joe Garcia hauled in an 8 pound redfish after noticing a man rush into a cafe with the fish. A nearby fish market confirmed the missing catch leading to the arrest.
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San Antonio
Tex
Joe Garcia
Garcia
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